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The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. The topics covered here are generally different from what is being covered under ‘Daily Current Affairs/Daily News Analysis (DNA) and Daily Static Quiz’ to avoid duplication. The questions would be published from Monday to Saturday before 2 PM. One should not spend more than 10 minutes on this initiative.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)’
- The members of OIC are found across three continents only.
- India is granted the status of an observer and has applied for membership recently
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation founded in 1969 has 57 members spanning four continents namely Asia, Africa, Europe and South America. India is not a member of OIC due to opposition from Pakistan. It is also not an observer at OIC but was invited as a ‘Guest of Honor’ at its plenary in 2019. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/at-oic-summit-countries-vow-to-provide-aid-to- afghanistan/article37990355.ece/amp/
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation founded in 1969 has 57 members spanning four continents namely Asia, Africa, Europe and South America. India is not a member of OIC due to opposition from Pakistan. It is also not an observer at OIC but was invited as a ‘Guest of Honor’ at its plenary in 2019. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/at-oic-summit-countries-vow-to-provide-aid-to- afghanistan/article37990355.ece/amp/
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
In a particular region in India, the local people train the roots of living tree into robust bridges across the streams. As the time passes these bridges become stronger. These unique ‘Living Root Bridges’ are found in which of the following states?
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Solution (b)
Mawlynnong in Meghalaya is a place famous for root bridges. Such bridges have been fashioned by Khasi villagers over decades by weaving the roots of ficus trees.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/features/kids/living-root-bridges-of-meghalaya/article4159798.ece/amp/
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Solution (b)
Mawlynnong in Meghalaya is a place famous for root bridges. Such bridges have been fashioned by Khasi villagers over decades by weaving the roots of ficus trees.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/features/kids/living-root-bridges-of-meghalaya/article4159798.ece/amp/
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- Elephant corridors are notified under the Environment (Protection) Act,1986.
- Maharashtra has the highest number of elephants in India.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect According to the rules, the state government needs to send a proposal of notification of these corridors to the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), who could then notify it under the Environment (Protection) Act,1986. Karnataka has the highest number of elephants (6,049), followed by Assam (5,719) and Kerala (3,054). Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/cautious-welcome-as-first-jumbo-herd-moves-into-gadchiroli-forests/article37991123.ece
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect According to the rules, the state government needs to send a proposal of notification of these corridors to the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), who could then notify it under the Environment (Protection) Act,1986. Karnataka has the highest number of elephants (6,049), followed by Assam (5,719) and Kerala (3,054). Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/cautious-welcome-as-first-jumbo-herd-moves-into-gadchiroli-forests/article37991123.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘Poshan Abhiyaan’ is a flagship programme of which ministry?
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Solution (b)
The Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition or POSHAN Abhiyaan or National Nutrition Mission, is Government of India’s flagship programme of the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) to improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women and lactating mothers.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/poshan-tracker-data-not-made-public-due-to-privacy-concerns-govt/article37991888.ece/amp/
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Solution (b)
The Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition or POSHAN Abhiyaan or National Nutrition Mission, is Government of India’s flagship programme of the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) to improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women and lactating mothers.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/poshan-tracker-data-not-made-public-due-to-privacy-concerns-govt/article37991888.ece/amp/
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The Objectives of ‘Extended producer responsibility (EPR)’ which is part of ‘Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021’ are
- Integration of environmental costs
- Reduction of disposal
- Reduction of burden on municipalities
Select the correct code:
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Solution (d)
The objectives of EPR are as follows:
- Integration of environmental costs
- Improved waste management
- Reduction of disposal
- Reduction of burden on municipalities
- Design of environmentally sound products
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1783418
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Solution (d)
The objectives of EPR are as follows:
- Integration of environmental costs
- Improved waste management
- Reduction of disposal
- Reduction of burden on municipalities
- Design of environmentally sound products
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1783418
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